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Massage Eases Anxiety, but No Better Than Simple Relaxation Does

(Science Daily) A new randomized trial shows that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This improvement resembles that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. But the trial … also found massage to be no more effective than simple relaxation in a room alone with soft, soothing music.

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